We may soon have a working HIV vaccine
This could be a turning point in our battle against the disease.
Dr. Andrei Mihai is a geophysicist and founder of ZME Science. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics and archaeology and has completed courses from prestigious universities (with programs ranging from climate and astronomy to chemistry and geology). He is passionate about making research more accessible to everyone and communicating news and features to a broad audience.
This could be a turning point in our battle against the disease.
The same company is working on some very different projects.
No escape from microplastics.
This is one of the most amazing creatures you probably haven't heard of.
This type of robot could help us better explore the moon or Mars.
Lager beers are usually pretty limited. They may now get much more interesting.
It's one of the most Earth-like places in our solar system... except it's nothing like the Earth.
Have you ever seen such a monolith?
We absolutely need this on those hot summer days.
You can just make and destroy new clothes on and on and on without adding to pollution.
They do a job that's crucial but often goes unnoticed. This short film puts them in the spotlight.
AI could help train exoskeletons adapt to individual users quicker and more reliably.
How much does your face move around when you talk to people?
The Minoans are also famous for building the labyrinth which, according the legend, housed the Minotaur.
The deep sea is a magnificently mysterious place.
This "new" diet has been around for thousands of years.
Ticks thrive in warm weather, but you can protect your dog with grooming, environmental controls, and vet-approved treatments.
China has a stranglehold on the global rare earths supply. Norway may loosen it.
Researchers fine-tuned the leaf angle of sugarcane plants — and the results were striking.
Some of the most outstanding minds of our time.
Our long-term fight against viruses continues — but we're getting new weapons.
We won't have a dog translator anytime soon, but we're slowly understanding man's best friend.
Despite not being herbivorous, snow leopards seem to eat more plants than you'd think.
Scientific papers rarely have images this spectacular in them.
Archaeologists have finally proven that Romans used black henbane. But how did they use it?
Your favorite treat is about to become better for you and the planet.
We're entering unprecedented territory more and more.
Wood isn't the first material that comes to mind for building satellites. But it may be just what we need.
This is a very exciting result in our fight against cancer.
The future of warfare is here and it's absolutely dystopian.
With these headphones, all it takes is a brief glance at the desired speaker to isolate their voice.
The Atlantic really looks like a pond, doesn't it?
People focus on the difficulties and challenges. But it's important to acknowledge when something is working.
The thumbs we normally have are pretty useful. But what if we had another?
Electric cars may be twice as likely to hit pedestrians because they're harder to hear. But it may not just...
Researchers have found the "missing link" required for the technology.
This common idea is actually a load of fizz.
Recycling used cement could dramatically lower the industry's emissions.
Cuddling with cows provides a unique and powerful boost to emotional well-being. It's a fresh take on animal-assisted therapy.
The technique is thought to have contributed to myths about sea monsters.
Personalized medicine? How about a robot that repairs your tissue from the inside
The cognitive gap between generations is narrowing.
Smartphone addiction has been linked to mental problems such as anxiety.
The water we don't see is being depleted fast.
This unique piece of ancient armor reveals a cultural exchange across a continent.
Drones have come a long way in only a few years -- and they're about to become even more powerful.
These cities had a lot of gardens and green spaces in between homes and other buildings
It's an important puzzle piece in showing how the pyramids were built.
They're more like cousins than siblings.